Posts tagged Africa
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Six lessons for the DC Streetcar from Morocco’s tram
Each day, 100,000 people ride the Rabat-Sale Tram, the streetcar system in Morocco’s capital city. They do so, because the tram connects mostly working-class neighborhoods with job centers, bridges a divide over two riverbanks, and efficiently moves people from all types of backgrounds. The Rabat-Sale tram offers six lessons that could make the DC streetcar a better option for more people. Keep reading…
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National links: Germany is yelling Jimmy McMillan’s refrain, “The rent is too damn high”
Could Germany pass rent control nation-wide? Safe street advocates are upset at New York Mayor Bill for floating helmets and license requirements for bicyclists. “Soft cities” aim to be the answer to the urban grind. Keep reading…